Is "Blue Lips" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Blue Lips"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Blue Lips" use?

Just 6 chords: Bb, Bdim, C, Dm, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.

What other Regina Spektor songs work for kids?

Try "FIDELITY", "DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S", "EET". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Blue Lips

· by Regina Spektor

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Lyrics

He stum bled in to faith and (Bb)thought,

“God, this is (F)all

there (C)is.”

The pic tures in his mind a rose

and be gan

to (C)breathe.

And all the gods and all the worlds be gan col lid ing on a back (C)drop (Dm)of (Bdim)blue.

(Gm)Blue (F)lips,

blue (Dm)veins.

He took a step but then felt (Bb)tired,

he said I’ll rest

a lit tle (C)while.

But when he tried to walk a gain,

he (F)was n’t

a (C)child.

And all the peo ple hur ried fast, real fast, and no one ev er smiled.

(Gm)Blue (F)lips, blue (Dm)veins.

Blue, the col or of our (C)plan et from (Dm)far, far a way.

(Gm)Blue (F)lips, blue (Dm)veins.

Blue, the col or of our (C)plan et from (Dm)far, far a way.

He stum bled in to faith and (Bb)thought,

“God, this is (F)all

there (C)is.”

The pic tures in his mind a rose

and be gan

to (C)breathe.

And no one saw and no one (Bb)heard,

they just (F)fol

lowed

(C)lead.

The pic tures in his mind a woke

and be gan

to (C)breed.

They start ed off be neath the knowl edge tree, and they chopped it down to make a pick et fence.

And march ing a long the rail road tracks, they smiled real wide for the cam ’ra lens as they made it past the en em y lines, just to be come en slaved in the as sem bly lines.

(Gm)Blue (F)lips, blue (Dm)veins.

Blue, the col or of our (C)plan et from (Dm)far, far a way.

(Gm)Blue (F)lips, blue (Dm)veins.

Blue, the col or of our (C)plan et from (Dm)far, far a way.

(Gm)Blue,

the most (Dm)hu (C)man (Dm)col or.

(Gm)Blue,

the most (Dm)hu (C)man (Dm)col or.

(Gm)Blue,

the most (Dm)hu (C)man (Dm)col or.

(Gm)Blue (F)lips, blue (Dm)veins.

Blue, the col or of our (C)plan et from (Dm)far, far a way.

Blue Lips by Regina Spektor — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Blue Lips” by Regina Spektor in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 86 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Blue Lips" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Blue Lips"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Blue Lips" use?: Just 6 chords: Bb, Bdim, C, Dm, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Regina Spektor songs work for kids?: Try "FIDELITY", "DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S", "EET". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.